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A standard inspection referred to as a Level 1 inspection is a visual examination without using any type of special tools. A service technician will check all the fundamental structures that are accessible with a hand held flashlight to ensure that there is no damage or degeneration. They will additionally inspect to make sure there is absolutely nothing obstructing the chimney such as birds nests or leaves. If you have never had any kind of problems in the past with regular use of your fireplace, this is the suggested evaluation.
An advanced assessment, or Level 2 inspection, is much more comprehensive. This will consist of everything that is completed with a standard inspection with the addition of a video camera or other tool to inspect the whole flue and internal chimney structure. It would additionally include an assessment of the attic and any locations bordering the chimney.
A Level 2 inspection is the sort of evaluation carried out during a property purchase for the sale or purchase of a residential property. It's likewise advised if you have had recent damage, quakes, chimney fires, or any kind of event which might have affected the structure of the chimney. If you're preparing to have a chimney relining or you have actually made a lot of modifications in the way you utilize your fireplace, then the more thorough assessment is also advised.
A Level 3 inspection includes all the evaluations carried out in Level 1 and 2 inspections, yet additionally includes the removal of parts of the chimney or building like the chimney crown or masonry. This type of inspection is just carried out in extreme situations when it is definitely needed in order to validate the security of the chimney.
The National Fire Protection Association advises that at minimum a Level 1 inspection be performed annually and maintained as required.